Kardashian sisters receive keys to the city of North Miami

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her sisters have been honoured with the keys to the city of North Miami, Florida.

The socialite and her sister Kourtney have been filming their latest reality series, Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, in the Sunshine State and they were given a special welcome by Mayor Andre Pierre on Monday as he presented them with the accolade.

Khloe was also recognised at the event, but she was forced to skip the presentation to catch a flight back to Los Angeles to film her hosting gig on The X Factor.

Introducing the siblings, Mayor Pierre told the crowd at the North Miami council hall, "What can you say about the Kardashians that we don't already know? Three of the hardest working people in the business: Khloe, Kim, and Kourtney... we are honoured by your presence...

"This key symbolises the freedom of the recipient - you, Kourtney and Kim - to enter the city at will."

Taking to the podium to accept the key to the city, Kim said, "We're so excited to be here, everyone in North Miami, and all of Miami, have (sic) been so welcoming to us and so great to us, and have made it so easy for us to film...

"We are just so excited that everyone has welcomed us with open arms. We are just so excited to be here, and this is such an honour, so thank you so much."